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The UK Association for the History of Nursing (UKAHN) promotes the development and advancement of #histnursing through scholarly work and outreach. https://ukahn.org/ Find our yearly journal at https://bulletin.ukahn.org/

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Dec 20

UKAHN's annual publication, the Bulletin, is now available. Thank you to @alannahtomkins.bsky.social, our editor, and to @ww1nursehistorian.bsky.social, our web editor, for creating another wonderful journal featuring the history of nursing. #histnursing bulletin.ukahn.org/vol-12-1-2024/

Vol 12 (1) 2024 – The UKAHN Bulletin: ISSN 2049-9744

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · 16d

Save the date for our 2026 Research Colloquium. June 1st.

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jul 3

Winter 1984/85, No 6 is now available #BulletinArchives

UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jul 3

Winter 1984/95, no 6 is now available. #BulletinArchives

UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jul 3

Latest upload of the #BulletinArchives. Winter 1984/85, No 6 has articles examining the history of district nursing in the Isle of Man, the hospitals in Luton and Dunstable and the changing provision for sick children in Liverpool since 1850. #histnursing bulletin.ukahn.org/winter-1984-...

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jun 28

Thanks to a wonderful donation of original Bulletin journals I am digitising UKAHNs archive. Autumn 1985 no 5 is available. bulletin.ukahn.org/autumn-1984-... #histnursing

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jun 24

#colloquium2025 is tomorrow. We're looking forward to seeing everyone and taking part in some fantastic #histnursing Remember there will be a used book sale, so bring your unwanted books. All proceeds go to defray the expenses of next years research Colloquium

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Janet Hargreaves @janeth56.bsky.social · Apr 29

So good to see the programme for ukhan is published, very excited, and honoured to be presenting alongside such interesting and varied speakers. Keele is going to be a great experience and I hope to meet new and old enthusiasts for nursing history. #histnursing

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Amanda Gwinnup, PhD (she/her) @ww1nursehistorian.bsky.social · Apr 29

Very excited to be the final presentation for this colloquium. The life and legacy of Florence Saunders, P’boro’s district nursing founder.

UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Apr 29

Our 2025 Research Colloquium programme has been decided. Details can found on our website. ukahn.org/2025-colloqu...

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Apr 29

Our 2025 Research Colloquium programme has been decided. Details can found on our website. ukahn.org/2025-colloqu...

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AAHNHistNursing.bsky.social @aahnhistnursing.bsky.social · Mar 5

Join us March 7th for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Networking Event!

Happening the first Friday of the month from 2-3pm Eastern time.

Register to join us here: aahn.memberclicks.net/networking-g...

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Mar 6

You can now book your place for UKAHN's #Colloquium2026 taking place on the 25th of June. See ukahn.org/colloquium-2... for booking options and details of the day's event.

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Mar 4

The #2025Colloquium at Keele University is fast approaching and many of you will need accommodations. Please see the link below to find out about a special rate for UKAHN members at the Courtyard Keele Staffordshire. ukahn.org/hotel-inform...

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jan 22

UKAHN member and the Bulletin editor @alannahtomkins.bsky.social has a new book out. Be sure to check it out and add it your library!

Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · Jan 21

It's publication day for 'Nursing the English', a book by @alannahtomkins.bsky.social on pre-reform nursing and the struggles early nurses endured.

A new addition to our #NursingHistory series, this book is essential for anyone interested in or researching the subject area 🚑

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jan 20

Happy Monday. This week's recommended read is from our Vol 12 Bulletin and explores the life and nursing work of Mary Stanley by Claire Chatterron bulletin.ukahn.org/a-very-consi...

“A Very Considerable Goose”? A reappraisal of the life and nursing work of Mary Stanley. A Work in Progress. – The UKAHN Bulletin: ISSN 2049-9744

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NPR @npr.org · Jan 15

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.

First Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation dies

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jan 13

Call for Papers for our 26th annual research colloquium to be held at Keele University the 25th of June. #histnursing
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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Jan 9

Many of the articles in our latest journal started out as presentations at our annual research colloquium. The call for abstracts is right around the corner for our 2025 colloquium. In the mean time get inspired with these #histnursing articles.
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Military Welfare History Network @milwelfhist.bsky.social · Jan 2

Please spread the word #WW1 #milwelfhist @profalisonsfell.bsky.social @aahmhistmed.bsky.social @ukahn.bsky.social @ghsptampere.bsky.social @swgannon.bsky.social @1001papeles.bsky.social @kiaragregory.bsky.social @sandrasg.bsky.social @hbuxton.bsky.social @ianmillerhistor.bsky.social

Military Welfare History Network @milwelfhist.bsky.social · Dec 20

Join us in April 2025 for the 1st of 3 events funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social via @sshmedicine.bsky.social The first being hosted by the Uni of Birmingham (UK) and also supported by @fwwsoc.bsky.social A keynote by Brian K. Feltman of @mhptpodcast.bsky.social #milwelfhist #WW1 #FWW

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Dec 20

Vol 12 (1) 2024 – The UKAHN Bulletin: ISSN 2049-9744

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London Nurse @londonnurse.bsky.social · Dec 6

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UK Association for the History of Nursing @ukahn.bsky.social · Nov 25

The UK Association for the History of Nursing is now on Bluesky! Help us to connect with #histnursing @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @aahnhistnursing.bsky.social @eahnursing.bsky.social

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